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French Authors’ Group SACD Sues TikTok in Paris Over Alleged Copyright Infringement

The filing aims to secure compensation for authors through access to the platform’s turnover.

Overview

  • The SACD says it filed an urgent référé on November 3 after roughly four years of failed talks with the platform.
  • A first hearing at the Paris judicial court is scheduled for March 18, with service of the case transmitted to Ireland.
  • The complaint alleges long‑running, unauthorized sharing of extracts from films, series, animation and comedy controlled by the SACD.
  • Cited examples include OSS 117, Brice de Nice, Les Choristes, Astérix et Obélix: Mission Cléopâtre, Kaamelott, Petit Ours Brun and comedy acts by Caroline Vigneaux and Les Bodin’s.
  • The SACD seeks damages for rights‑holders and demands disclosure of financial data, while TikTok had not commented in the reports.